Alex is a Forensic & Integrity Services Partner at EY Indonesia, focusing on forensic audits, compliance reviews, and fraud risk management. He has an Accounting degree from the University of Indonesia and a master’s in Forensic Accounting from the University of Wollongong, Australia. Alex is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). With 24 years at EY, he has helped many companies in industries like telecommunications, mining, banking, and healthcare protect themselves from fraud and corruption.

Anugrah Pratama is a Transaction Strategy and Execution Partner at PT Ernst & Young Indonesia in Jakarta, with over 15 years of strategy consulting experience. He helps private and public companies, and state-owned enterprises with strategy, governance, technology, and digital innovation in sectors like consumer products, retail, media, telecommunications, and mining. Anugrah holds Business and Economics degrees from Gadjah Mada University. He has worked with the government and policymakers on public policy and Industry 4.0. He also lectures at universities and supports community programs for young Indonesians and national history awareness.

Eileen Rachman, Founder & CEO of EXPERD Consultant, is renowned for her excellence in professional development. Additionally, she is a prolific author of self-development books and contributes regularly as a weekly columnist at Kompas (Karier Experd), sharing valuable insights.​

​Evelyn, affectionately known as Eve, is the Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN and ANZ. With nearly 30 years of experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development, she collaborates with leaders to build outstanding workplace cultures. She is recognized across South-East Asia for her expertise in workplace culture, leadership, employee engagement, and flexibility, frequently speaking at keynotes and media events. Since founding the Singapore office in 2014, she now oversees the expansion of Great Place To Work® offices in ASEAN, committed to creating excellent workplaces alongside the region’s economic growth. Evelyn holds a degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources and an MBA from Singapore Management University, awarded through a government scholarship.​

Ferry Salanto is the Senior Associate Director and Head of Research at Colliers International Indonesia. He analyzes the Indonesian property market, focusing on sectors like office spaces and industrial estates. Salanto highlights the impact of infrastructure developments such as the LRT and MRT on the attractiveness of Jakarta for high-rise office buildings and addresses challenges like fluctuating occupancy rates and the growing demand for coworking spaces.​

“Dr. Hadi Cahyadi, S.E., M.B.A., MCL, is the Founder and Managing Partner of Helios Capital, with over two decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and debt restructuring. Currently, he is a professor at the University of Tarumanagara, where he teaches and conducts research in the fields of economics, accounting, and business administration. His published book, “”Go Perpetuate: How to Beat the 3rd Generation Curse,”” is a notable achievement.​”

Handaka Santosa is the highly accomplished Managing Director of SOGO Indonesia, Seibu Dept. Store, Galeries Lafayette, and Kinokuniya Bookstore, and the esteemed President Commissioner of Alun Alun Indonesia since 2014. He has also served as the President Director of PT Out Of Asia since 2016. Previously, he was CEO of Senayan City and Vice President Director of PT Agung Podomoro Land Tbk (2005-2014). Handaka’s influential leadership is further highlighted by his roles as Chairman of The Association of Indonesian Retailers (APRINDO) and the Indonesian Shopping Centres Management Association (APPBI).

Ian Eryanto founded JKTGO, a digital platform revolutionizing Jakarta exploration for locals and tourists, providing recommendations for restaurants, events, and attractions. His journey inspires budding entrepreneurs, showcasing how perseverance and determination can overcome challenges and lead to success.​

Irma Yunita, Director of Corporate Affairs at PT Fast Retailing Indonesia, overseeing Legal, Government Relations, Sustainability and Corporate Publications for UNIQLO Indonesia. Irma previously joined PT Fast Retailing Indonesia as Director of Corporate Affairs, and as Director of Legal, Government Relations and Sustainability. Irma has also served as Head of Corporate Non-Litigation Legal at PT. XL Axiata Tbk as the Company’s Non-Litigation Legal Manager. Irma began her legal career as a lawyer at Lubis Ganie Surowidjojo Law Firm provided legal advice and provided legal results for a variety of matters, including corporate general, capital markets, debt restructuring, acquisitions and project finance.

With 27 years of experience on both the client and agency sides, Irwan Ardiansyah has worked across various fields, including retail banking, advertising, brand management, promotion, and shopper marketing. As the President Director of ShopComm, he leads initiatives to enhance the shopping experience and boost brand engagement in Indonesian retail grocery stores.

Isdar Andre Marwan is a Director of PT Mercer Indonesia, a Senior HR executive with 23 years of experience, excels in people strategy, organizational change, and company culture across Indonesia and Asia Pacific. He achieved impressive results at Permata Bank, Manulife Indonesia (awarded Best Company to Work For three years in a row), and PT BITI 2000. He is also skilled in optimizing structures and reducing costs. ​

Jessica Sutanto, Sales & Marketing Director MASSHIRO&Co. Marketing communications professional with over 15 years of experience overseeing international luxury brands accross regional market. Prior to joining the company she run her own business in hospitality and food industry. As an entrepreneur at heart, she has been delivering results in enhancing brand strength, revolutionizing marketing through data-driven insights, and cultivating effective collaborations that drive positive business results.

Kimming Yap, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Creativeans, leads an award-winning brand consultancy spanning Singapore, Jakarta, Milan, and Vancouver. With numerous design awards and works featured at renowned events including Salone del Mobile and the London Design Festival, he’s also the co-author of “Are You Brand Dead?

Martijn Peeters has over 25 years of experience in strategy and operational improvement, specializing in the Retail & Consumer sector. He excels in driving revenue growth and improving operational performance through data-driven decision-making and disciplined implementation. Recently, Martijn led PWC Russia Consulting, achieving significant growth and profitability. Since 2017, he has driven double-digit growth in the Retail & Consumer sector in Russia and Eastern Europe. Martijn also built a successful Deal Strategy practice and expanded a consulting unit from 10 to 90 employees, significantly growing their client base.​ ​

Martin Nugroho is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Interiologic, avant-garde logic focused interior design & build company. Martin also runs APAC region business development & head of Jakarta studio for I-AM international design agency, and VP/Co-Founder of Optimum Hospitality as one of the rapidly growing white label hospitality asset management companies in Vietnam and Indonesia.

Merry Maryati has 30 years of experience in the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, specializing in export trade development. Her expertise includes export-import procedures, product promotion strategies, trade missions and policies, and organizing international exhibitions. Currently, she serves as Director of the Directorate of Services and Products Export Development, having held previous director roles in various other directorates within the Ministry and at the Indonesian Embassy in London. Merry holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from The Ohio State University and a degree in Biology from Universitas Nasional.

Mirawati Purnama, with a background in Agricultural Studies and a Master’s in HR and Knowledge Management, have over 30 years of experience in the food industry, specializing in Organizational Development, Export, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and HR. Currently, Mirawati is the Director of PT Kobe Boga Utama and Founder of “Naturepals” Salad & Healthy Catering. Additionally, Mirawati serves as the Head of Education and HR Development at AP3MI and the Director of LSP Pemasok Pasar Indonesia.

Nina Conduit is the Design Director Asia at Greater Group – a global multidisciplinary retail design agency. She is known for her ability to boost client sales and craft memorable customer experiences through the application of retail science.  Her expertise includes creating retail design solutions across various formats, from flagship stores to pop-up and visual merchandising displays.

Norbert Vas serves as the Managing Director of Optimum Hospitality, a respected regional hotel consultancy specializing in luxury and upper-scale hotels, prioritizing unique offerings and hospitality concepts. He has over three decades of extensive hospitality industry experience across multiple countries

Pulkit Khanna is a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in Analytics and AdTech. He has a strong background in data analysis, marketing, and digital media, with expertise in data-driven marketing strategies and campaign optimization. Pulkit has worked with top companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, leveraging his skills in data science, machine learning, and statistical modeling to drive business growth. His latest role involves leading a team in developing and implementing data-driven marketing solutions for clients across various industries. Pulkit is also an active contributor to the analytics and marketing communities, sharing his insights and expertise through blogs, articles, and speaking engagements.

Dr. Rini Setiowati, S.E., M.B.A., Dean of Bina Nusantara University Business School-Master Program, holds a Doctorate in Business and Management and an MBA. She has extensive experience in education and marketing research, and actively participates in conferences and workshops. Her specialties include consumer behavior, international marketing, strategic marketing, and sales management.”​

Rusdy Sumantri serves as the Director of NielsenIQ Indonesia, a prominent figure in consumer intelligence. Leading the servicing team for retailers and technology clients, he brings over a decade of research experience across diverse industries, with a focus on telecom, online, and offline retail.

Dr. Sani Muhamad Isa, S.Si, M.Kom, serves as the Graduate Program Director at Bina Nusantara University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Universitas Indonesia and is a prominent researcher in wearable technology and IoT. Dr. Sani has an extensive publication record in leading international journals and frequently speaks at national and international forums, delivering workshops on data science and big data. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Top 3 Best Facilitator Award from Bina Nusantara University and the 2nd Place Outstanding Lecturer Award from Kopertis Region III.

With almost two decades of experience in successfully transforming myriad businesses across the globe. He has underpinned multitudinous brands within Indonesia to launch, sustain, scale and optimize their Digital assets, Membership programs, Technology adoptions, Route to Market. He is a trusted advisor to fortune 500 companies and specializes in aiding the invention, innovation, adoption and diffusion of technology or processes.

In 2008, Silmy Karim was appointed to the National PAB TNI Team to oversee the transfer of TNI’s business activities, ensuring compliance with Indonesian law. After successfully completing this task, he joined the Ministry of Defense in 2009, where he contributed to drafting Law No. 16 of 2012 on the Defense Industry. For his contributions, Silmy received the Bintang Dharma Pertahanan award from the Minister of Defense in 2014. He also served as a member of the Strategic Analyst Council at the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) in 2013. Transitioning to state-owned enterprises, he became the President Director of PT Pindad (Persero), PT Barata Indonesia (Persero), and PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk.

Sultan Aulia, a thought leader and change agent, harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle modern communication and learning challenges. He has successfully trained employees and government staff in AI applications like ChatGPT, Poe, and Gamma.​

Syibly Avivy (Kang Aviv), CEO at Kang Aviv Institute and Director at LKP Grafologi Indonesia. He is also the President of KAROHS International School of Handwriting Analysis and a member of the expert assessor team at the National Standardization Agency (BSN) for forensic graphology examinations. He is involved in training and teaching forensic graphology in various agencies, including the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and the Counter-Terrorist Agency.

Vany Setia Kinasih, founder of Visual Merchandising Indonesia (VMID), the country’s first comprehensive VM agency, has successfully completed over 2000 projects for more than 200 brands. She actively participates in workshops, teaches as a guest lecturer, and attends retail events, including planning retail space design for Jakarta Fashion Week. She highlights the importance of visual merchandising in the retail industry through functional store design, a good visual merchandising plan, and maintaining consistent store appearance.

Winston Chan, Group CEO of FT Consulting, has over 15 years of expertise in Franchising & Licensing and IP Management projects across multiple countries. He was honored with the SkillsFuture Fellowships award in 2019 by the President of the Republic of Singapore and currently serves as a Board Member at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS).”

Yeri Afriyani founded Calla The Label in 2017, offering bold, vibrant fashion designs. Known for boosting confidence, her brand has collaborated with various talents and showcased at Jakarta Fashion Week. Internationally, Calla has appeared in Times Square, collaborated with Adidas, and opened pop-up stores in the U.S. and Japan. Yeri also fosters a supportive community with #Callasquad and is a compelling public speaker.​